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Accurate and Simple Measurement of the Pro-inflammatory Cytokine IL-1β using a Whole Blood Stimulation Assay
Published on: March 1, 2011
Abstract:
IL-1 family represent a group of structurally related cytokines with prevailing pro-inflammatory (IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-18, IL-33, IL-36α, IL-36β a IL-37γ) or anti-inflammatory (IL-1Ra, IL-36Ra, IL-38, IL-37) effects. They are involved not only in defense mechanisms and physiological modulation of homeostatic processes, but also in the imunopathogenesis of many diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune and auto-inflammatory diseases. Recently, advances in biologic therapy enabled blocking of IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-18, and IL-33 with new monoclonal antibodies, soluble receptors, or recombinant binding proteins.
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